Document Type

Insect, Pest and Disease Control - Tobacco

Publication Date

6-2005

Abstract

Black shank is a widespread and destructive disease of tobacco in Tennessee. It was first identified in Robertson County in 1935 and has since spread to most tobacco-producing counties in the state. Burley, dark air-cured and dark fire-cured types of tobacco are all susceptible to black shank.

Black shank disease is caused by a soil-borne fungus, Phytophthora parasitica f. nicotianae. The fungus can survive in the soil for many years, even in the absence of tobacco.

Publication Number

SP277-Q 1M 6/05 (Rev) E12-4615-00-012-05 05-0414

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